Date/Time
Date(s) - July 24, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location
HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Main Building

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Dear Members,

You are invited to join Nuno Da Silva Tang for this tour of the newly renovated Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Main Building at the University of Hong Kong. An in-depth understanding of the design process behind the dramatic, light-filled entry hall will be presented and we will also visit the Learning Commons, which was conceived as a fun and colorful “academic playground” for future doctors. This project was widely celebrated for providing learning spaces that emphasize student wellness, flexible learning, and social interaction as fundamental parts of medical education.

Date:  July 24, 2021

Time:  10:00 – 11:30am

No. of Visitors: 20

CES: 1.5 LUs/HSW

Fee:  $100

Due to the popularity of our building tours and limited space available, early registration is strongly recommended. Priority will be given to AIA members. Please RSVP (rsvp@aiahk.org) with your full name and membership number by 5:00pm on Thursday, July 22, and, if you have any questions, contact the Chapter office at rsvp@aiahk.org / 2882-6011.

Speaker and Tour Leader

Nuno Da Silva Tang, Assoc. AIA

Born in Hong Kong, with a multicultural Chinese and Portuguese background, Nuno moved to Montreal, at age six, where he developed a passion for design and studied architecture at McGill University. Upon completing his studies he joined Louis Vuitton in Paris and created new designs for the brand’s boutiques. Having gained expertise in the luxury retail sector, Nuno returned to Hong Kong to re-connect with his roots and to practice architecture in a new context.

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In 2017, he launched his own practice – Atelier Nuno Architects – and quickly developed an ability to provide thoughtful and inventive designs across a wide range of projects. He brings sensitivity to spaces that often go overlooked and applies sophistication to environments in which we live, work, and learn.

In 2020, his design for the Li Ka Shing Medical School Lobby won a World Architecture Community Award and received both local and international attention.